Ex-England legend says Graham Potter's next job won't be in England after West Ham sacking
Graham Potter’s return to management will see him serve an exile from English football.
That is the message coming from fellow ex-West Ham boss Stuart Pearce, after Potter was sacked by the Hammers last weekend.
Potter was dismissed by West Ham on Saturday morning after a disastrous start to the season, with four defeats in five games and 13 goals conceded. His sacking came less than 24 hours after taking the club’s pre-match press conference ahead of Monday’s clash with Everton.
The 49-year-old leaves after just eight months in charge, having won only six of his 25 matches across all competitions since arriving in January.
Speaking to TalkSport, Pearce said: “It wouldn't surprise me if he turns up abroad.
“He has been abroad before, so I wouldn't be surprised to see him take a job abroad to get that self-confidence back.”
Potter first made his name in Sweden, leading Ostersund for seven years before spells at Swansea and Brighton, where he gained a reputation for progressive football even if goals were often lacking.
His success at Brighton earned him a big-money move to Chelsea in 2022, with Todd Boehly’s new ownership group paying £21m in compensation to secure him and his staff.
Despite a five-year contract, he lasted just 31 games before being sacked in April 2023.
After a break from management, Potter returned with West Ham earlier this year - but his time at the London Stadium has now ended the same way as his stint at Stamford Bridge.